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How many bologna sandwiches can one eat in 5 minutes?

For Stephen "Barracuda" Hillegass, the answer was 7 1/2 on Saturday to claim the top prize at the bologna eating contest at the Lebanon Bologna Fest presented by the Lebanon Rotary Club.

The bologna eating contest was just one of the highlights of the event that ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lebanon County Expo Center and Fairgrounds.

A cornhole contest and a beer and wine tasting were also on the agenda.

There were plenty of games and items to keep kids entertained, including inflatables, a face-painting booth, a duck pond and an interesting game called The Sidewinder.

There was plenty to eat, and local bologna companies were represented, and there was also plenty of bologna to take home for future meals, or perhaps bologna-eating contest practice.

Seven people participated in the eating contest won by Hillegass. Second place went to Derrick Weierbach, with 7, and third went to Garry "Jambalaya" Jurina, who finished third with 6. All three are from Lebanon.

Barb West contributed to this report.

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The Bologna Eating Contest at the 8th Annual Lebanon
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The Bologna Eating Contest at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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Seven-year old Alex Breiner of Jonestown navigates
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Seven-year old Alex Breiner of Jonestown navigates "The Sidewinder" game at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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Shoppers take home some Seltzer's Bologna to enjoy
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Shoppers take home some Seltzer's Bologna to enjoy from the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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Lebanon Isshinryu Karate demonstration at the 8th Annual
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Lebanon Isshinryu Karate demonstration at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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Bologna, the star of the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary
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Bologna, the star of the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival was held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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Braylon Schneck, a Rotary volunteer for the 8th Annual
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Braylon Schneck, a Rotary volunteer for the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival, sets up the duck pond game. The event was held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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There were plenty of bologna treats, including the
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There were plenty of bologna treats, including the Snitzer Burger, at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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Seven contestants competed in The Bologna Eating Contest
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Seven contestants competed in The Bologna Eating Contest at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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From left, Garry "Jambalaya" Turina, who placed third
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From left, Garry "Jambalaya" Turina, who placed third by finishng 6 sandwiches, and Stephen "Barracuda" Hillegass the first place winner with 7 1/2, chomp their way to a win during The Bologna Eating Contest at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival. The event was held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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From left, Garry "Jambalaya" Turina, placing third
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From left, Garry "Jambalaya" Turina, placing third by finishng 6 sandwiches, Stephen "Barracuda" Hillegass, first place winner with 7 1/2, and Derrick Weirbach, in second place with 7, during The Bologna Eating Contest at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival. The event was held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018. All three men are from Lebanon.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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From left, Richard “The Anvil" Anderson of Cleona and
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From left, Richard “The Anvil" Anderson of Cleona and Garry "Jambalaya" Turina and Stephen "Barracuda" Hillegass, both of Lebanon compete in The Bologna Eating Contest at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival. The event was held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.   Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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From left, Richard “The Anvil" Anderson and Garry "Jambalaya"
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From left, Richard “The Anvil" Anderson and Garry "Jambalaya" Turina applaud the first place winner of the Bologna Eating Contest, Stephen "Barracuda" Hillegass at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival. The event was held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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A Weaver's employee sets out samples for visitors to
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A Weaver's employee sets out samples for visitors to enjoy at the 8th Annual Lebanon Rotary Club Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival held at the Lebanon Valley EXPO Center and Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 27, 2018.  Barb West, Lebanon Daily News
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